[Slump Tester]

"But everyone, it seemed -- family, friends, fellow worshipers and strangers -- was putting the touch on him. "

Well, he sure showed THEM! That'll teach'em!

If this ever happened to me, I'd have no problem telling family and total stranger deadbeats and sponges to go pi$$ up a rope.

[lt.america]

I feel the same way. I may even get dramatical and through a wad of money at them on the way out of the door (always wanted to do that one).